Tomato Flu

2022 - 8 - 21

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What is Tomato flu that is spreading in India? Symptoms and treatment (India Today)

Find out the symptoms and treatment options for the tomato flu which medical experts have termed "very contagious".

Patients are advised to isolate, rest, plenty of fluids, and hot water sponge for the relief of irritation and rashes. Once these viral infections are ruled out, contraction of the tomato virus is confirmed. According to a Lancet study revealed on Saturday, India has recorded as many as 82 cases of tomato flu or tomato fever since the virus was first reported in Kerala on May 6.

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Tomato Flu: फिर से फैल रहा है टोमैटो फ्लू, ये कितना खतरनाक होगा? (TV9 Hindi)

इस संक्रमण को टोमैटो फ्लू नाम इसलिए दिया गया है क्योंकि इससे संक्रमित बच्चे के शरीर पर ...

टोमैटो फ्लू के खतरे के बारे में वरिष्ठ फिजिशियन डॉ. लैंसेट के अनुसार, केरल में इस बीमारी के फैलने से तमिलनाडु और कर्नाटक में भी अलर्ट हो गया. इस फ्लू के फैलने के कारणों के बारे में कोई जानकारी नहीं है. संक्रमित बच्चे को घर के अन्य बच्चों से दूर रखें. बच्चे को आइसोलेशन में रखें. इस संक्रमण को टोमैटो फ्लू नाम इसलिए दिया गया है क्योंकि इससे संक्रमित बच्चे के शरीर पर लाल फफोले दिखाई देते हैं जो धीरे-धीरे बढ़ते रहते हैं.

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Tomato Flu: बच्‍चों के शरीर पर टमाटर जैसे चकत्‍ते... नए वायरस से दहशत ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

Tomato Flu In India: साइंटिफिक जर्नल 'द लांसेट' के अनुसार, भारत में ए‍क नया बुखार या 'टोमैटो फ्लू' ...

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Tomato Flu: कोरोना और मंकीपॉक्स के बाद अब फैली ये खतरनाक बीमारी ... (ABP News)

Tomato Flu Case: टोमैटो फ्लू का मामला सबसे पहले केरल के कोल्लम में सामने आया था.

केरल में इस बीमारी के मामले सामने आने के बाद पड़ोसी राज्य तमिलनाडु और कर्नाटक भी अलर्ट हो गए हैं. इस बीमारी के लक्षणों में तेज बुखार, शरीर में दर्द, जोड़ों में सूजन और थकान शामिल हैं. इस बीमारी में शरीर पर लाल निशान पड़ने लगते हैं और बड़े-बड़े दाने भी दिखाई देते हैं.

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భారత్‌లో పెరుగుతున్న టమాటా ఫ్లూ కేసులు (HMTV)

దేశంలో ఈ ఏడాది మే 6న తొలి కేసు కేరళలో నమోదైంది. తాజాగా ఒడిశాలో 26 మంది చిన్నారులకు టమాటా ...

21 Aug 2022 2:11 AM GMT భారత్లో ఇప్పటివరకు కేరళ, ఒడిశా, తమిళనాడులో మాత్రమే ఇప్పటివరకు ఈ కేసులు బయటపడ్డాయి. Tomato Flu: భారత్లో టమాటా ఫ్లూ కేసులు పెరిగిపోతున్నాయి.

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Tomato Flu: What is This New 'Highly Contagious' Disease Affecting ... (India.com)

Tomato Flu: What is This New 'Highly Contagious' Disease Affecting Children That Lancet Has Warned About? · The tomato flu or tomato fever is characterised by ...

According to Lancet, other affected areas in Kerala are Anchal, Aryankavu, and Neduvathur. Health experts say that it is a self-limiting illness and no specific drug exists to treat it. New Delhi: Amid COVID-19 fourth wave and monkeypox cases, doctors in India have raised concerns over a new illness that is spreading fast.

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Tomato Flu Outbreak in India: Understanding the disease (Firstpost)

As per a study released by 'The Lancet Respiratory Medicine', the disease has emerged in the state of Kerala in children younger than five years.

However, precautionary measures are being taken by the Kerala health department to monitor the spread of the viral infection and prevent its spread in other parts of India. Similar to other types of influenza, tomato flu is very contagious. Young children are also prone to this infection through use of nappies, touching unclean surfaces, as well as putting things directly into the mouth. The first prize winner of the KN 434 lottery will be getting an amount of Rs 80 lakh. The other affected areas of Kerala are Anchal, Aryankavu, and Neduvathur. Supportive therapy of paracetamol for fever and body ache and other symptomatic treatments are required. Tomato flu could be an after-effect of chikungunya or dengue fever in children rather than a viral infection. Follow us on [also read] [India](https://www.firstpost.com/category/india) [Kerala lottery 2022: Karunya Plus KN 434 results at 3pm, first prize is Rs 80 Lakh](https://www.firstpost.com/india/kerala-lottery-2022-karunya-plus-kn-434-results-at-3pm-first-prize-is-rs-80-lakh-2-11074411.html) These blisters resemble those seen with the monkeypox virus in young individuals. While seven are still missing. The rare viral infection is in an endemic state and is considered non-life threatening. Additionally, 26 children (aged 1–9 years) have been reported as having the disease in Odisha by the Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar.

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New virus 'Tomato flu' detected in India. Check out symptoms, cure (Economic Times)

Tomato flu has been identified in India and the first case was reported on May 6. So far, 82 children have been infected with 'Tomato flu' in India.

It was finally after none of us participated in the mock e-auction last week when they came to senses and agreed to the demands,” the person told ET.Initially, when ICC issued an invitation to tender, it had not kept any reserve price and was inviting closed bids from bidders. It is called ' [Tomato flu](/topic/tomato-flu)'. Just like the hand, foot, and mouth disease, if the virus outbreak is not prevented and controlled, there can be serious consequences for adults. The flu is strikingly similar to hand, foot and mouth disease. The virus can likely be spread through close contact, and younger children are at risk for exposure here. It currently does not threaten life, but vigilant management is required to keep it at bay.

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Lancet Warns About 'Tomato Flu' In India That Leaves Children With ... (NDTV)

The infection is called 'tomato flu' because of the red, painful blisters that appear on a patient's body and gradually enlarge to the size of a tomato.

Health experts say that it is a self-limiting illness and no specific drug exists to treat it. 'Tomato flu', as it is commonly called, is a new type of hand, foot and mouth disease and cases have been found in Kerala and Odisha. Doctors have sounded an alarm over a new illness that is gaining a foothold in India.

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Tomato Flu అంటువ్యాధి భారత్‌‌‌‌లో చాలా వేగంగా వ్యాప్తి: లాన్సెట్ నివేదిక ... (Samayam Telugu)

india newsఏ ముహూర్తాన కరోనా వైరస్ మహమ్మారి వెలుగులోకి వచ్చిందో కానీ.

అయితే రోగనిరోధకశక్తి ఎక్కువగా ఉండే పెద్దవారిలో ఈ వైరల్ లక్షణాలు కనిపించవు. ‘‘భువనేశ్వర్లోని రీజినల్ మెడికల్ రిసెర్చ్ సెంటర్ ప్రకారం ఒడిశాలో 26 మంది చిన్నారులు (1-9 ఏళ్లలోపు) టమోటా ఫ్లూ బారినపడ్డారు..ఈ రోజు వరకూ కేరళ, తమిళనాడు, ఒడిశా మినహా మరే రాష్ట్రాల్లో ఈ వైరస్ కేసులు బయటపడలేదు’’ అని లాన్సెట్ నివేదిక వివరించింది. ఐదేళ్లలోపు చిన్నారులు ఈ వైరస్కు ఎక్కువగా ప్రభావితమవుతున్నారు.

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Tomato Flu: 5 साल से कम उम्र के 82 बच्चे बने शिकार! भारत में फैल रहा ... (Zee Business हिंदी)

Tomato flu: कोरोना ने जहां अब तक अपनी जड़ें दुनिया में फैला रखी हैं, वहीं अब मेडिकल ...

इसके कुछ लक्षण जैसे शरीर में दर्द, बुखार और थकान कोविड -19 रोगियों के लक्षणों की तरह पाए गए. टमाटर फ्लू वाले बच्चों में देखे जाने वाले शुरूआती लक्षण चिकनगुनिया के समान होते हैं, जिसमें तेज बुखार, चकत्ते और जोड़ों में तेज दर्द शामिल हैं. 1 से 5 साल के बच्चों में ये फ्लू देखा गया है.

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Tomato Flu: क्या है टोमैटो फ्लू, समझें इसके लक्षण; जानें क्या हैं भारत में ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

कहा जा रहा है कि इसी तरह के लक्षण कोरोना, चिकनगुनिया, डेंगू और मंकीपॉक्स संक्रमण में भी ...

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Tomato Flu: देश में फैले नए वायरस ने लोगों की बढ़ाई चिंता, जानिए लक्षण ... (Zee News Hindi)

अभी देश से कोरोना वायरस और मंकीपॉक्स जैसी महामारी खत्म नहीं हुई है कि इस बीच नई बीमारी ...

यह बीमारी बच्चों में तेजी से फैल रही है. इस बीमारी में शरीर पर लाल रंग के चकत्ते पड़ जाते हैं और खुजली होने लगती है. यदि बच्चे में यह लक्षण मिलता है तो उसे डॉक्टर से दिखाएं और उसकी अच्छे से देखभाल करें. इस बीमारी से संक्रमित बच्चों की साफ सफाई अच्छी से रखें और उसे आराम करने दें. यह एक संक्रमित बीमारी है. इसलिए जिस बच्चे में यह लक्षण मिले उसे अन्य बच्चों से दूर रखें.

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Doctors Warn Of New 'Tomato Flu' Among Children In India: Here ... (India Times)

According to Lancet Respiratory Journal, cases of 'tomato flu' were first reported in Kerala's Kollam and May 6 and has so far infected 82 children.

Patients are advised to isolate, rest, plenty of fluids, and hot water sponge for the relief of irritation and rashes. To date, apart from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha, no other regions in India have been affected by the virus," the Lancet report said. It also said that the surfacing of this illness even triggered an alert in the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Health experts say that it is a self-limiting illness and no specific drug exists to treat it. Those infected with 'Tomato flu' also complain of symptoms like high fever, body ache, joint swelling and fatigue. According to Lancet Respiratory Journal, cases of 'tomato flu' were first reported in Kerala's Kollam and May 6 and has so far infected 82 children.

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तेजी से फैल रहा Tomato Fever, जानें क्या हैं लक्षण? इन लोगों को है खतरा (आज तक)

What is Tomato fever: टोमैटो फ्लू या टमाटर बुखार भारत में तेजी से फैल रहा है. इसके बारे में कहा ...

टोमैटो फ्लू वाले बच्चों में देखे जाने वाले प्राथमिक लक्षण चिकनगुनिया या डेंगू बुखार के समान होते हैं. टोमैटो फ्लू का विशेष कारण जानने के लिए वैज्ञानिक अभी भी रिसर्च कर रहे हैं, लेकिन अभी इसे वायरल संक्रमण का एक रूप माना जा रहा है. अब ऐसे में टोमैटो फीवर से बचे रहने के लिए यह जानना काफी जरूरी है कि टोमैटो फ्लू या टोमैटो फीवर क्या है? इस फ्लू का नाम टोमैटो फ्लू इसलिए है क्योंकि इसमें पूरे शरीर में लाल और दर्द वाले फफोले हो जाते हैं. हैंड फुट माउथ डिजीज (HFMD), जिसे टोमैटो फीवर (Tomato fever) के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, यह स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञों के लिए चिंता का विषय बन गया है क्योंकि यह बच्चों में तेजी से फैलता है. टोमैटो फ्लू बच्चों में चिकनगुनिया या डेंगू बुखार के बाद हो सकता है.

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Tomato Flu: Lancet Warns For New Contagious Disease In India ... (The Logical Indian)

The disease is characterised by painful blisters that are red which appear on the patient's body and enlarges to the size of a tomato.

The disease is characterised by painful red blisters that enlarge to the size of a tomato. The medical professionals have added that this disease is a self-limiting illness with no specific drug for treatment. Some affected patients have witnessed vomiting, nausea, fever, and dehydration as part of the disease. It usually occurs on the foot, hand and mouth of children under five years. After the COVID-19-led pandemic and ongoing monkeypox, the Lancet warned India about a new contagious disease. The viral infection has already emerged in India, leaving children under five at risk.

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Tomato Flu in India: Symptoms, causes, treatment, precautions and ... (Republic World)

Tomato flu or Tomato fever virus shows symptoms similar to those of COVID-19; both are associated with fever, fatigue, and body aches initially.

It is a very common kind of fever wherein children below the age of five years experience undiagnosed fever or fever chills. According to reports, more than 80 children below the age of five years have been suffering from a rare kind of viral infection while numbers are predicted to grow. A sudden spate of cases of a new fever affecting children below five years of age has been reported recently.

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Tomato Flu: All about the rare viral disease affecting children in India ... (India TV)

Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever is a rare viral disease, which causes red-coloured rashes on the body. The symptoms and treatment for this are similar to ...

The treatment for Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever is similar to chikungunya or dengue as the symptoms are similar. Sanitisation and hygienic surroundings are a must to stop the spread of Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever. The Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever is a self-limiting one and there are no specific drugs for it. Till now, most of the reported cases of Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever are among children from age 1-9. As per a report, more than 80 cases of Tomato Flu have been identified in India. The cases have been reported in Kerala and Odisha prompting the border state to maintain a strict vigil.

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Tomato flu in India: Check symptoms, treatment of rare disease ... (DNA India)

According to The Lancet, Tomato flu is highly contagious but currently non-threatening to lives.

The symptoms of this flu include rashes, skin irritation and dehydration. [infected](https://www.dnaindia.com/health/report-tomato-fever-do-not-panic-keep-these-things-in-mind-kerala-children-viral-flu-chikungunya-tamil-nadu-vigil-2952730) with tomato flu in Kerala and Kollam. In some cases, it may also change the colour of the legs and the hands. Parents should immediately consult a doctor in case any of the above-mentioned symptoms are visible. Tomato Fever: India logs 82 cases in kids below 5 years, know symptoms, cure](https://www.dnaindia.com/health/report-tomato-fever-india-logs-82-cases-in-kids-below-5-years-know-symptoms-cure-2978222) They have also claimed, that the rare viral infection is in an endemic state.

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Covid-19, Tomato Fever exhibit similar symptoms. Here's how to ... (Livemint)

The tomato flu virus shows symptoms similar to those of Covid-19. Read here to know.

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Covid-19 and Tomato flu show similar symptoms, know how to ... (DNA India)

Amid the monkeypox outbreak and the probability of the fourth wave of COVID-19, a new virus “Tomato flu” or “Tomato fever” has become a cause of concern.

[infected](https://www.dnaindia.com/health/report-tomato-fever-do-not-panic-keep-these-things-in-mind-kerala-children-viral-flu-chikungunya-tamil-nadu-vigil-2952730) with tomato flu in Kerala and Kollam. According to The Lancet, Tomato flu is highly contagious. Tomato flu could be an after-effect of dengue fever or chikungunya in children rather than a viral infection.

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Tomato Flu Kya Hai | क्या भारत में तेजी से फैल रहा है Tomato Flu ... (TheHealthSite.com)

टोमेटो फ्लू के लक्षण की बात करें तो ये मंकी पॉक्स और चिकनपाक्स की तरह ही होते हैं।

टोमेटो फ्लू के लक्षण की बात करें तो ये मंकी पॉक्स और चिकनपाक्स की तरह ही होते हैं। लाल दाने होने की वजह से इसे टोमेटो फ्लू कहा जाता है। इस बीमारी में थकान, उल्टी आना, दस्त, बुखार, पानी की कमी होना, शरीर में दर्द होना और भी कई तरह के लक्षण इसमें देखने को मिलते हैं। एक्सपर्ट का मानना है कि टोमेटो फ्लू से जान को खतरा तो नहीं है लेकिन यह संक्रामक जरूर है। कुछ एक्सपर्ट बताते हैं कि डेंगू और चिकनगुनिया के साइड इफेक्ट्स होने से इस तरह के रोग हो जाते हैं। डॉक्टर्स का मानना है कि बच्चो में रिस्क ज्यादा है इसलिए हाइजेनिक चीजों से बच्चों को बचाकर रखें। टोमेटो फ्लू के केस आने के बाद सभी लोगों के जहन में इसके बारे में जानने की जिज्ञासा बढ़ गई है। दरअसल टोमेटो फ्लू को मेडिकल टर्म्स में टोमेटो फीवर या एक तरह की हैंड फुट एंड माउथ डिजीज है। इसके लक्षण आमतौर पर हाथ पैर और मुंह में देखने को मिलते हैं। हाथों में चकत्ते पड़ जाते हैं। लाल रंग के फफोले की तरह पड़े दानों की वजह से इसे टोमेटो फ्लू कहा जाता है। टोमेटो फ्लू का उपचार आप सामान्य तौर पर पेरासिटमाल लेकर भी कर सकते हैं। साथ ही तरल पदार्थों का सेवन करें। डॉक्टर्स से सलाह जरूर लें। लक्षण दिखने पर बच्चो को क्वारिंटिन जरूर कर लें। कोरोना वायरस के बाद टोमेटो फ्लू (Tomato Flu) ने लोगों की टेंशन बढ़ा दी है। एक्सपर्ट का मानना है कि टोमेटो फ्लू 5 साल से कम उम्र के बच्चों को चपेट में ले रहा है और अब तक की 82 मरीज टोमेटो फ्लू के मिल चुके हैं। टोमेटो फ्लू का सबसे पहला मामला केरल से आया था। इसके बाद टोमेटो फ्लू का खतरा बढ़ता जा रहा है।

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Tomato Flu In India: भारत में ए‍क नया बुखार 'टोमैटो फ्लू' बच्चों को अपनी चपेट में ले रहा है.

हालांकि अभी इसे लेकर ये स्पष्ट नहीं है कि ये बीमारी कैसे फैलती है. ये इनका साइड इफेक्ट भी हो सकता है. ये बेहद संक्रामक बीमारी है. एक्सपर्ट्स का कहना है कि इस बीमारी का खतरा बच्चों को सबसे ज्यादा है. कोरोना का खतरा सबसे ज्यादा बच्चों को है क्योंकि छोटे बच्चों को अभी तक कोरोना की वैक्सीन नहीं लग पाई है. इसमें हाथ, पैर और मुंह लक्षण दिखते हैं.

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Lancet Warns Of “Tomato Flu” Outbreak Among Children In India ... (Swachh India NDTV)

The infection get its name 'tomato flu' from the red and painful blisters that appear throughout the body and over time enlarge to the size of a tomato.

It has now been described as a “ [code red for humanity.](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/global-warming-india-must-get-its-act-together-now-warn-environmentalists-predicting-extreme-climates-26454/)” The campaign will continue to cover issues like [air pollution](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/category/air-pollution/), [waste management](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/category/waste-management/), [plastic ban](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/category/plastic-ban/), [manual scavenging](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/tag/manual-scavenging/) and sanitation workers and [menstrual hygiene](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/category/menstrual-hygiene/). In wake of the current [COVID-19 pandemic](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/tag/covid-19/), the need for WASH ( [Water](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/tag/water-conservation/), [Sanitation](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/tag/sanitation/) and [Hygiene](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/tag/hygiene/)) is reaffirmed as handwashing is one of the ways to prevent Coronavirus infection and other diseases. The campaign will continue to raise awareness on the same along with focussing on the importance of nutrition and healthcare for women and children, fight [malnutrition](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/tag/malnutrition/), mental wellbeing, self care, science and health, [adolescent health & gender awareness](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/category/adolescent-sexual-health/). The common symptoms among children are high fever, rashes, and intense joint pain – similar to those of chikungunya. NDTV – Dettol have been working towards a clean and healthy India since 2014 via the Banega Swachh India initiative, which is helmed by Campaign Ambassador Amitabh Bachchan. [LGBTQ population](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/?s=LGBTQ), [indigenous people, India’s different tribes, ethnic and linguistic minorities](https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/category/leaving-no-one-behind/), people with disabilities, migrants, geographically remote populations, gender and sexual minorities. The infection is likely to spread through close contact. It includes isolation, rest, intake of plenty of fluids, and a hot water sponge for the relief of irritation and rashes. Tomato flu could be an after-effect of chikungunya or dengue fever in children rather than a viral infection. The other affected areas of Kerala are Anchal, Aryankavu, and Neduvathur. As per the report, these blisters resemble those seen with the monkeypox virus. Currently, there is no specific drug as its cure.

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Tomato Flu: तेज़ी से संक्रमित करता है टोमैटो फ्लू, जानें इसके लक्षण और ... (दैनिक जागरण)

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Tomato Flu: All you need to know about the new contagious disease ... (Hindustan Times)

Tomato flu or tomato fever can spread from one person to another through contact with an infected person. "It spreads from person to person just like a ...

The symptoms of this rare viral infection include high fever, body ache, joint swelling and fatigue. Updated on Aug 22, 2022 03:51 PM IST - Tomato flu or tomato fever can spread from one person to another through contact with an infected person.

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